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New York attractions: The 50 best sights and attractions in NYC
We sorted through the city's museums, parks and historic sites, and have chosen the very best New York attractions to help you prioritize your sightseeing in NYC. Time Out Offers & Experiences 10th Anniversary Spirits of Mexico SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark on Broadway Pinchbottom's
10 best parks in New York City
Take advantage of spring's warmer temperatures at ten of New York City's best public parks. New York City is full of public parks—in fact, nearly 14 percent of the city is covered in green spaces. But some of these verdant spots stand out above the rest. Here, we've rounded up ten of our favorite
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
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- Free
Glitter-covered seminude revelers, aquatically adorned floats and classic cruisers fill Surf Avenue for this annual art parade. The party has grown quite a bit over its three decades and now draws an audience of more than half a million, with well past a thousand marchers. From W 21st St and Surf
- Location TBA
- Sat Jun 22
The best New York City tourist attractions that locals love
RECOMMENDED: 50 best New York attractions Flushing Meadows–Corona Park This massive green space still features remnants of the 1964–1965 World’s Fair, including the 140-foot-high Unisphere, a mammoth steel globe that was the fair’s symbol (and site of the apocalyptic battle scene between
Museum Mile Festival
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A 23-block stretch of Fifth Avenue becomes a car-free promenade when ten of the city’s most prestigious art institutions—including the Guggenheim, the Met and the Museum of the City of New York—open their doors to the public free of charge for three hours. The crowds at this annual culturefest can
- Various locations
- Tue Jun 11
"PUNK: Chaos to Couture"
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The Met’s Costume Institute—responsible for 2011’s blockbuster “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibit—investigates the aesthetics of punk culture and how it has influenced designers like Vivienne Westwood, Laura Mulleavy (Rodarte), Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel) and Gianna Versace. Expect to hear
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave, at 82nd St, 10028
- Sun May 26 - Wed Aug 14
Free attractions and days out in New York City
Even the most seasoned New Yorker should revisit those essential NYC landmarks. (Tourists flock to them for a reason.) Discover the free attractions—including the High Line, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park—in our guide. RECOMMENDED: Full list of free things to do in NYC The High Line
New York attractions: Top ten lesser-known NYC attractions
Check out ten of our favorite lesser-known New York attractions, and learn about the history of these quirky, fascinating landmarks. We love the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building as much as the next tourist, but the city is full of equally impressive—and less well-known—things
New York attractions: Coney Island and Luna Park in Brooklyn
In its heyday, from the turn of the century to the Second World War, Coney Island was New York City's playground. Years of neglect followed, but the arrival of the new Luna Park amusement hub—and the staying power of the iconic Wonder Wheel and teeth-rattling Cyclone roller coaster—have made
Museum
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Museum—a 60-square-foot repository located in an abandoned Tribeca freight elevator—debuted last May and, after closing to swap out exhibitions, has reopened for its second season. Its collection is a mishmash of found objects and artifacts donated by hobbyists; its permanent holdings include an
New York attractions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Occupying an 11.5 acre footprint, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which opened in 1880, is impressive in terms both of quality and scale. However, this iconic New York attraction is surprisingly easy to negotiate, particularly if you come early on a weekday to avoid the crowds. Hang out in an
Late-night museums in New York: MoMA, the Met and more
Get an after-hours dose of culture at these museums in New York, which keep their doors open during times when you can actually visit. Hitting NYC’s art institutions after punching out of work can be a real pain. Luckily, these museums in New York—the New Museum, the Whitney and the Brooklyn
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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RECOMMENDED: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) After a two-year redesign by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, MoMA reopened in 2004 with almost double the space to display some of the most impressive artworks from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Outside, the Philip Johnson–designed Abby Aldrich
- 11 W 53rd St, between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 10019
5 Pointz Aerosol Art Center
- Rated as: 4/5
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- Free
RECOMMENDED: 50 best New York attractions This Long Island City warehouse, treated as a 200,000-square-foot canvas, is one of the world’s best places to see the full spectrum of spray-paint art. Ride a Queens-bound 7 train past the Hunters Point Ave stop for an elevated, panoramic view of the names
- 45-46 Davis St, at Jackson Ave
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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RECOMMENDED: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Occupying 13 acres of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which opened in 1880, is impressive in terms both of quality and scale. Added in 1895 by McKim, Mead and White, the neoclassical facade is daunting. However, the museum is surprisingly
- 1000 Fifth Ave, at 82nd St, 10028
